The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Frederick Reeves "Fred" Jennings^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #13776, b. 9 June 1884, d. 16 April 1958

Parents

Father	John Henry Jennings (b. 22 August 1837, d. 14 January 1914)
Mother	Adelaide Elizabeth "Lizzie or Addie" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 5 April 1896)

Pedigree Link

Family: Frances E. Staley (b. 4 July 1876, d. 25 March 1960)

Daughter	Child Jennings
Step-son	Roy Frank Davis Jennings (b. 29 April 1904, d. 8 May 1966)
Daughter	Dorothy Mae Jennings+ (b. 9 April 1921, d. 14 September 1986)

BASIC FACTS

Frederick Reeves "Fred" Jennings was born on 9 June 1884 in Tennessee.^2,5 He and Frances E. Staley were married on 19 February 1918 in Washington.⁷ He died on 16 April 1958, at age 73, in Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ He was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.⁸

Frederick Reeves "Fred" Jennings had reference number 14044. He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1900); Clark County, Washington (1920, 1930); Los Angeles County, California (1940.) He was a Farmer - general farming (1920); fruit farmer - fruit farm (1930); ranch worker - live stock farm (1940.)^4,6

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S653] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
[S1482] 1920 Census, Washington, Clark County
[S1988] 1930 Census, Washington, Clark County
[S3974] Death Records - California, California Death Index 1940 - 1997 (Ancestry.com)
[S2032] 1940 Census, California, Los Angeles County
[S7042] Genealogy prepared by Raylene Morris (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Mae Reeder Jennings^1,2,3,4

F, #13777, b. 3 April 1886, d. 1971

Parents

Father	John Henry Jennings (b. 22 August 1837, d. 14 January 1914)
Mother	Adelaide Elizabeth "Lizzie or Addie" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 5 April 1896)

Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Beasley "Joe" Campbell (b. 20 September 1884, d. June 1967)

Son	Charles Edwin Campbell+ (b. 6 October 1910, d. February 1973)

BASIC FACTS

Mae Reeder Jennings was born on 3 April 1886 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,1 She and Joseph Beasley "Joe" Campbell were married on 25 December 1909 in Bride's home, Boones Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶ She died in 1971, at age ~85.⁷ She was buried in Bellerive Heritage Gardens, Creve Coeur, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.

Mae Reeder Jennings was also known as May Reeder Jennings.^6,5,1 She had reference number 14045. She resided in Lived in St. Louis, Missouri, for many years.⁶ She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1900); Saint Louis County, Missouri (1930, 1940.) GRAVE MARKER

CAMPBELL
JOSEPH B. MAE R.
1884 - 1967 1886 - 1971. Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins wrote:

From a clipping from The Elizabethton Star, January 1960, excerpted: The Campbells, living in University City, MO, had recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Joe B. Campbell was the only son of A.J. Campbell, M.D., and Sallie Beasley, who had lived in Elizabethton, TN. He was born 20 Sep 1884 in Elizabethton. They were married 25 Dec 1909 in the bride's home at Boones Creek near Johnson City by her father, the Rev. John H. Jennings, former pastor of the M.E. Church at Elizabethton. Her parents were mentioned; also E.C. Reeves, Mrs. D.C. Boy of Bristol, Oscar M. Jennings and the late Hubert Jennings of Erwin. Mr. Campbell's long service with railroads and their association with Masonic Lodge are discussed. They still owned their ancestral Campbell home in Elizabethton and spent a part of each summer there. They had two sons, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Citations

[S6754] Genealogy prepared by MCurryShultz (Ancestry.com)
[S1790] 1930 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S1305] 1920 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S2217] 1940 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S653] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Joseph Beasley "Joe" Campbell^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #13778, b. 20 September 1884, d. June 1967

Parents

Father	Andrew Johnson Campbell
Mother	Sallie Pike Beasley

Pedigree Link

Family 1: Joanna Lee Vaught (b. 10 January 1887, d. 9 June 1908)

Son	Andrew Paul "Paul" Campbell+ (b. 2 August 1906, d. 16 August 1973)

Family 2: Mae Reeder Jennings (b. 3 April 1886, d. 1971)

Son	Charles Edwin Campbell+ (b. 6 October 1910, d. February 1973)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Beasley "Joe" Campbell was born on 20 September 1884 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.¹ He and Joanna Lee Vaught were married on 6 June 1905 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.² He and Mae Reeder Jennings were married on 25 December 1909 in Bride's home, Boones Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He died in June 1967, at age 82, in Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.^7,2 He was buried in Bellerive Heritage Gardens, Creve Coeur, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.⁸

Joseph Beasley "Joe" Campbell had reference number 14046. His Social Security Number was 702-14-6335, issued "Long-time or retired railroad."⁷ He resided in Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.⁷ He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1900); Saint Louis County, Missouri (1920 - 1940.)² He was an Appraiser - railroad (1920); agent - railroad (1930); office clerk - railroad office (1940.)^3,4,5 Prior to his marriage to Mae, Joseph was married to Joanna Lee Vaught. They had son, Andrew Paul "Paul" Campbell.

GRAVE MARKER

CAMPBELL
JOSEPH B. MAE R.
1884 - 1967 1886 - 1971. Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins wrote:

From a clipping from The Elizabethton Star, January 1960, excerpted: The Campbells, living in University City, MO, had recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Joe B. Campbell was the only son of A.J. Campbell, M.D., and Sallie Beasley, who had lived in Elizabethton, TN. He was born 20 Sep 1884 in Elizabethton. They were married 25 Dec 1909 in the bride's home at Boones Creek near Johnson City by her father, the Rev. John H. Jennings, former pastor of the M.E. Church at Elizabethton. Her parents were mentioned; also E.C. Reeves, Mrs. D.C. Boy of Bristol, Oscar M. Jennings and the late Hubert Jennings of Erwin. Mr. Campbell's long service with railroads and their association with Masonic Lodge are discussed. They still owned their ancestral Campbell home in Elizabethton and spent a part of each summer there. They had two sons, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S6754] Genealogy prepared by MCurryShultz (Ancestry.com)
[S1790] 1930 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S1305] 1920 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S2217] 1940 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S2657] Birth Certificate - Joseph Beasley Campbell
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Charles Edwin Campbell^1,2,3

M, #13779, b. 6 October 1910, d. February 1973

Parents

Father	Joseph Beasley "Joe" Campbell (b. 20 September 1884, d. June 1967)
Mother	Mae Reeder Jennings (b. 3 April 1886, d. 1971)

Pedigree Link

Family 1: Lucille Ruth Parker (b. 13 September 1912, d. 25 September 1993)

Son	Charles Campbell
Daughter	Joan Gladys Campbell+ (b. 13 June 1932, d. 29 March 1976)

Family 2: Unknown Smith

Son	Child #1 Campbell
Son	Child #2 Campbell
Son	Child #3 Campbell

BASIC FACTS

Charles Edwin Campbell was born on 6 October 1910 in Tennessee.^2,4 He and Lucille Ruth Parker were married on 9 May 1929.² He and Lucille Caroline Jackson were married on 10 November 1933 in Kirkwood, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.^2,5 He and Unknown Smith were married on 18 May 1935.² He died in February 1973, at age 62.⁶ He was buried in Bellerive Heritage Gardens, Creve Coeur, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.⁷

Charles Edwin Campbell had reference number 14047. He was enumerated on the census in Saint Louis County, Missouri (1920, 1930.)² He was a Doorman - theater (1930.)⁴ His Social Security Number was 497-01-7681, issued: Missouri, last residence: Godfrey, Madison Co., Illinois.⁶ GRAVE MARKER

CHARLES E. CAMPBELL
1910 - 1973. In the 1930 Census, Charles is shown married, living with his parents and Lucille is shown married, living with her parents. Son Charles is living with his mother.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S6754] Genealogy prepared by MCurryShultz (Ancestry.com)
[S1305] 1920 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S1790] 1930 Census, Missouri, Saint Louis County
[S8968] Marriage Records - Missouri 1805 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Bessie L. Jennings^1,2

F, #13780, b. 26 January 1888, d. 18 June 1895

Parents

Father	John Henry Jennings (b. 22 August 1837, d. 14 January 1914)
Mother	Adelaide Elizabeth "Lizzie or Addie" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 5 April 1896)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Bessie L. Jennings was born on 26 January 1888 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 She died on 18 June 1895, at age 7, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 She was buried in Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery, Knob Creek Road just south of its intersection with Sunset Drive.¹

Bessie L. Jennings had reference number 14048. GRAVE MARKER

REV. JOHN H. JENNINGS
AUG. 22, 1837
JAN. 14, 1914
HIS WIFE
LIZZIE REEVES
JUN. 13, 1852
APR. 5. 1896
BESSIE L.
JAN. 28, 1888
JUN 18, 1895.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings^1,2,3

F, #13781, b. 15 March 1891, d. 23 March 1985

Parents

Father	John Henry Jennings (b. 22 August 1837, d. 14 January 1914)
Mother	Adelaide Elizabeth "Lizzie or Addie" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 5 April 1896)

Pedigree Link

Family: David Clark Boy (b. 11 September 1883, d. 23 May 1963)

Son	David Clark Boy, Jr.+ (b. 9 May 1915, d. 16 December 2007)
Son	John Buckner Boy+ (b. 25 March 1917, d. 16 July 2013)
Son	Howard Reeves Boy (b. 25 November 1918, d. 2 November 1928)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings was born on 15 March 1891 in Rural, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4,5 She was born on 16 March 1891 in Tennessee.⁶ She and David Clark Boy were married on 15 October 1913.⁷ She died on 21 March 1985, at age 94, in Danville, Danville Co., Virginia.¹ She died on 23 March 1985, at age 94, in Danville, Danville Co., Virginia.⁴ She was buried in Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings had reference number 14049. She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1918); Richmond, Virginia; Huntington, West Virginia (1942); Bristol, Tennessee; Danville, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia (1950.)^1,5,8 She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1920); Cabell County, West Virginia (1930.)⁸ Her Social Security Number was 225-01-0477, issued: Virginia, last residence: Danville, Danville City Co., Virginia.⁸ GRAVE MARKER

KATHLEEN J. BOY
MAR. 15, 1891 - MAR. 21, 1985.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S653] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S2763] Birth Records - Tennessee, Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records, 1869 - 1909 (Ancestry.com)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)
[S5464] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Kathleen Jennings File)

Family Explorer

David Clark Boy^1,2,3

M, #13782, b. 11 September 1883, d. 23 May 1963

Parents

Father	John Aiken Boy (b. 16 November 1848, d. May 1920)
Mother	Harriet Elizabeth Giesler (b. 12 July 1861, d. August 1924)

Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings (b. 15 March 1891, d. 23 March 1985)

Son	David Clark Boy, Jr.+ (b. 9 May 1915, d. 16 December 2007)
Son	John Buckner Boy+ (b. 25 March 1917, d. 16 July 2013)
Son	Howard Reeves Boy (b. 25 November 1918, d. 2 November 1928)

BASIC FACTS

David Clark Boy was born on 11 September 1883 in Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,4 He and Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings were married on 15 October 1913.² He died on 23 May 1963, at age 79, in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² He was buried in Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.²

David Clark Boy had reference number 14050. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1920); Cabell County, West Virginia (1930.)² He resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1918); Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia (1942.)² He was a Manager, Development Service, CC & O Railroad, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1918); Manager Development Service Railroad Company (1920); assistant department manager - railroad, Huntington, West Virginia (1930.)^3,5 GRAVE MARKER

DAVID CLARK BOY
SEP. 11, 1883 - MAY 23, 1963.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)

Family Explorer

John Buckner Boy^1,2,3,4

M, #13783, b. 25 March 1917, d. 16 July 2013

Parents

Father	David Clark Boy (b. 11 September 1883, d. 23 May 1963)
Mother	Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings (b. 15 March 1891, d. 23 March 1985)

Pedigree Link

Family: Nancy Elizabeth Adams (b. 14 June 1921, d. 5 June 2008)

Daughter	Elizabeth Kathleen "Betsy" Boy+
Son	John Buckner Boy, Jr.
Son	Howard Lane Boy

BASIC FACTS

John Buckner Boy was born on 25 March 1917 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,5 He and Nancy Elizabeth Adams were married in 1944 in Dade Co., Florida.⁶ He died on 16 July 2013, at age 96, in Lehigh Acres, Lee Co., Florida.⁷ He was buried in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston, Hendry Co., Florida.⁷

John Buckner Boy had reference number 14051. He resided in Huntington, West Virginia (1938); Clewiston, Hendry Co., Florida.^1,8 He was an Employee of U.S. Sugar Corporation (41 years), president of the corporation (17 years.)^1,9 He was educated Graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering (obituary.)^9,5 World War II, U.S. Navy, Captain (see obituary.)⁵ He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920); Cabell County, West Virginia (1930.)⁸ SCHOLARSHIP

John B. Boy/United States Sugar Corporation Endowed Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering Fund

John Buckner Boy dedicated 41 years of his life to the U.S. Sugar Corp. and he was a firm believer in giving to the community. While serving as president for 17 years, Boy ensured that U.S. Sugar donated land for parks, youth centers, libraries, civic centers and academic funding to the state of Florida. He encouraged his employees and those around him to give back to the community. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Boy started at U.S. Sugar in 1946 as an assistant superintendent of the starch house and worked his way to the top. Under his leadership, the company expanded to other products and pioneered innovations in equipment and methods. Mr. Boy retired as president of the company in 1987 and has received many awards for his contributions to the sugar industry and to his community. He has especially been interested in sponsoring scholarships and youth activities. John B. Boy Jr. graduated from UF in 1979 with a degree in accounting.

OBITUARY - Find-A-Grave

John B. Boy, age 96, of LaBelle, passed away peacefully July 16, 2013 in Lehigh Acres. He was born March 17, 1917 in Johnson City, TN to David C. and Kathleen Boy and was the second of three brothers.
He graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. During his time at Georgia Tech, John was on the Honor Roll, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi, Phi Eta Sigma, Bulldog Club, Pi Delta Epsilon, A.S.M.E, Skull and Key, Interfraternity Council, Technique Editor in Chief, Yellowjacket, Blue Print, Student Council, ANAK Vice-President and Athletic Association Student Member.
Following graduation, he worked for Proctor and Gamble at the Buckeye Oil Company until WWII broke out and at that time enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He served our nation throughout the entire war and became the Captain of three different ships -a subchaser, USS C350, a patrolcraft, USS PC613 and destroyer escort, the USS Holton, DE-703. John and his crew from the USS Holton held annual reunions that were filled with great passion and memories of their younger years. While in the Navy on assignment in Miami, John met and married the love of his life, Nancy Adams, who predeceased him.
Shortly after the war, John went to work for United States Sugar Corporation in 1946. Through his engineering ingenuity, he improved the efficiency and productivity of sugar cane harvesting by converting/redesigning track mounted tractors to rubber tires which was combined with his successful redesign of sugar cane loading machines. Those redesigns allowed the Florida sugar cane industry to begin a process of mass production in the fields and factories which ultimately led to the size and efficiency of today's industry.
John later became Executive Vice President of the Corporation in 1961 which led to his promotion to President/CEO in 1970, a position he held until his retirement in 1987. He became Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at that time. Under his leadership, the Corporation not only prospered by tripling its production, but he led the way in charitable giving to the surrounding communities of swimming pools, youth centers, an auditorium, day care facilities, housing projects and multiple scholarship programs. Two of his proudest achievements during his tenure as President were the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan whereby the employees would own 47% of the Corporation and the commencement of the diversification of the Corporation into the growing/processing of citrus.
John was the beloved and respected leader of the sugar industry as noted by the numerous accolades that he accumulated and/or achieved during his career which included "Sugar Man of the Year', Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame, Honorary Doctor of Humanities-Florida Atlantic University, "White Hat" award by Agribusiness Institute, President of the Florida Sugar Cane League, President of the Florida Sugar Marketing and Terminal Association, State Director of Florida Chamber of Commerce, Council of 100, Florida Land Council, Florida Farm Bureau, 1975 Citizen of the Year for Clewiston, Florida and Dedication of the Sugar Festival in 1992.
He is survived by daughter: Betsy Terrill (Jim), sons: John Boy, Jr. (Connie) and H. Lane Boy, grandchildren: Jamie Terrill, Christopher Smith, Jennifer Price, Suzanne Boy, Stephanie Crawford, Rachael Boy and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston, Florida. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 19, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Evangel Assembly of God, Clewiston, Florida with Rev. Samuel Thomas Ph.D. officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hendry Regional Medical Center Foundation, 544 West Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440.
You may view the online obituary or leave condolences to the family at www.akin-davis.com
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)
[S4512] Email from Emily Holmbert dated April 9, 2011
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S10738] Obituary - John Buckner Boy
[S8917] Marriage Records - Florida, Florida Marriage Indexes, 1822 - 1875 and 1927 - 2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5464] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Kathleen Jennings File)
[S12561] Website - John B. Boy - United States Sugar Corporation Endowed Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering Fund

Family Explorer

Howard Reeves Boy^1,2,3

M, #13784, b. 25 November 1918, d. 2 November 1928

Parents

Father	David Clark Boy (b. 11 September 1883, d. 23 May 1963)
Mother	Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings (b. 15 March 1891, d. 23 March 1985)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Howard Reeves Boy was born on 20 November 1918 in Tennessee.² He was born on 25 November 1918 in Tennessee.⁴ He died on 2 November 1928, at age 9.^1,5 He was buried in Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

Howard Reeves Boy had reference number 14052. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920.)² GRAVE MARKER

HOWARD REEVES BOY
NOV. 25, 1918 - NOV. 2, 1928.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5703] Genealogy prepared by davidcboy (Ancestry.com)

Family Explorer

David Clark Boy, Jr.^1,2

M, #13785, b. 9 May 1915, d. 16 December 2007

Parents

Father	David Clark Boy (b. 11 September 1883, d. 23 May 1963)
Mother	Elizabeth Kathleen "Kate" Jennings (b. 15 March 1891, d. 23 March 1985)

Pedigree Link

Family: Elva Vivian Knott (b. 22 June 1923, d. 24 May 1986)

Daughter	Diane Boy+
Son	David Clark Boy, III+

BASIC FACTS

David Clark Boy, Jr., was born on 9 May 1915 in Atlanta, Georgia.^3,4 He and Elva Vivian Knott were married on 15 February 1945.⁵ He died on 16 December 2007, at age 92, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., Wisconsin.^3,6 He was buried in Highland Burial Park, Danville, Danville City Co., Virginia.⁷

David Clark Boy, Jr., had reference number 14053. He resided in 203 Beverly Road, Danville, VA 24541 (1990.)¹ His Social Security Number was 259-09-2608, issued: Georgia, last residence: Appleton, Outagamie Co., Wisconsin.³ He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920); Cabell County, West Virginia (1930.)⁸ He was educated Graduate of Augusta Military Academy, Staunton, The Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Pittsburgh School of Management at the University of Pittsburgh.⁴ World War II, U.S. Army Air Corps, Lieutenant Colonel.⁴ He was a Director, Dan River Mills Riverside Textile School (1947- 47, 1950.)⁸ In the 1947-48 & 1950 Danville City Directories, David is shown as Director of the Dan River Mills Riverside Textile School. The following extraction from the National Registration of Historical Places describes the building that at one time housed the textile school.

5. Riverside & Dan River Cotton Mills, Inc., Textile School. 1890s; 1920s; ca. 1980.Contributing building.
Two-and-a-half-story building of five-course American-bond brick construction built for mixed commercial use. The building was acquired by Dan River Inc. for use as a textile school and given a Classical Revival facade, probably in the 1920s. The facade is faced with stretcher-bond brickwork with stretcher-header courses every five courses, and it features Indiana limestone and cast-stone (concrete) accents such as panels with abstract patterns and covered urns and swags, copings, quoins, window-opening keystones, and a parapet with balusters, urns, and scroll buttresses. A cut-away southeast comer is supported by scrolled wrought iron brackets. The first story of the facade was bricked up about 1980 but it retains limestone piers. Other features of the building include 616 and 212 windows, segmental-arched window openings on the sides and back, stepped side parapets, and beaded matchboard doors and a modem steel loading dock canopy to the rear.
Behind (to the west) of the building extend parking lots in the location of former mill buildings and a buried section of the power canal (see inv. no. 9). A waterwheel, foundations, and other remains are likely buried here. On the south side of the building in the bend of Main Street is a ca. 1980 park with plantings of trees and shrubs, brick walks, concrete benches, and a flag pole (the park is located outside the district; it apparently lies over a section of buried power canal).
A foundation belonging to a building demolished before 1877 occupied the site in 1886. The present building first appears on the 1899 Sanborn map with a carriage repository and a dry goods and grocery store as ground-floor tenants. The National Biscuit Co. occupied part of the building in 1910, and by 1920 the entire building was occupied by a hardware store. In the 1930s the building was used as the Riverside & Dan River Cotton Mills, Inc., Textile School, a use that explains the Classical Revival upgrade of the front facade to coordinate with surrounding mill-owned buildings (Sanborn maps).

OBITUARY - Star-Tribune (Chatham, VA), Friday, December 21, 2007

Deceased Name: David Clarke Boy Jr.
APPLETON, Wisc. - David Clarke Boy Jr., of Appleton, Wis., and Danville, passed away in Appleton, Wis., with his children at his side.
Mr. Boy was the son of the late Elizabeth Kathleen Jennings Boy and David Clark Boy Sr.
He was born in Atlanta, Ga., and lived all over the east coast growing up.
He was a graduate of Augusta Military Academy, Staunton, The Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Pittsburgh School of Management at the University of Pittsburgh.
Mr. Boy was commissioned as a First Lieutenant upon graduation from Georgia Tech, served in World War II, and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Air Corps.
Mr. Boy came to Danville as part of the Dan River Mills Executive Management Training Program and spent 34 years with the company. He served in many different capacities within the company. Two of his most notable achievements were the placement of the Home of Dan River Fabrics sign and the organization and fruition of the National Tobacco and Textile Museum.
Mr. Boy was active in Rotary International for 49 years, and a Paul Harris Fellow, chairman of the United Fund, served on the boards of the American Red Cross, Danville Chapter, and the Danville Cancer Association and numerous other civic organizations.
Mr. Boy was a member of First Baptist Church for 60 years where he served as Sunday school teacher, deacon, chairman of the board and for 25 years welcomed new members and visitors at the door on Sunday mornings.
He was predeceased by Elva Vivian Knott, his wife of 41 years and mother of his children, brother, Howard, and granddaughter, Anne Howe Harper.
He is survived by his son, David C. Boy III, and his wife, Karla, of Cumming, Ga., his daughter, Diane Boy Harper, and her husband, Richard O. Harper Jr. of Appleton, Wisc., formerly of Danville, and four grandchildren, Meredith Diane Harper Kiesnowski and her husband, Dr. Brian Kiesnowski of Appleton, Wisc., R. Overton Harper III, and his wife, Dr. Amy V. Harper of Kernersville, N.C., Ruth Boy Lykins and her husband, Kevin, of Cumming, Ga., and grandson, David C. Boy IV, Esq., and his wife, Fabrienne Heath Boy of Alpharetta, Ga.
He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Thomas, David and Caroline Kiesnowski, Adam Lykins and Hayden Harper. Mr. Boy is also survived by one brother, John B. Boy and his wife, Nancy, of La Belle, Fla. Mr. Boy's second wife, Hazel, resides in a South Carolina Nursing Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be considered for the First Baptist Church Music Program, 871 Main Street, the Danville Cancer Association, 2323 Riverside Drive, or your favorite charity.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Heritage Room at First Baptist Church, by the Rev. Joe Northen, on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. followed by a visitation reception with the family.
Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, Danville, is in charge of the arrangements.

GRAVE MARKER

BOY
DAVID C., Jr. ELVA V. KNOTT
MAY 9, 1915 JUNE 22, 1923
DEC. 16, 2007 MAY 24, 1986.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S9806] Obituary - David Clark Boy, Jr
[S6469] Genealogy prepared by kedish (Ancestry.com)
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5464] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Kathleen Jennings File)

Family Explorer

Elva Vivian Knott^1,2,3,4

F, #13786, b. 22 June 1923, d. 24 May 1986

Parents

Father	Alton Parker Knott
Mother	Elsie Vivian Adkisson

Pedigree Link

Family: David Clark Boy, Jr., (b. 9 May 1915, d. 16 December 2007)

Daughter	Diane Boy+
Son	David Clark Boy, III+

BASIC FACTS

Elva Vivian Knott was born on 22 June 1923 in Meade Co., Kentucky.^2,5 She and David Clark Boy, Jr., were married on 15 February 1945.⁶ She died in May 1985, at age 61, in Danville, Danville City Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on 24 May 1986, at age 62, in Danville, Danville City Co., Virginia.⁷ She was buried in Highland Burial Park, Danville, Danville City Co., Virginia.⁷

Elva Vivian Knott had reference number 14054. Her Social Security Number was 402-20-8231, issued: Kentucky, last residence: Danville, Danville City Co., Virginia.⁸ She was enumerated on the census in Jefferson County, Kentucky (1930, 1940.) GRAVE MARKER

BOY
DAVID C., Jr. ELVA V. KNOTT
MAY 9, 1915 JUNE 22, 1923
DEC. 16, 2007 MAY 24, 1986.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)
[S2171] 1940 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
[S1726] 1930 Census, Kentucky, Jefferson County
[S5464] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Kathleen Jennings File)
[S6469] Genealogy prepared by kedish (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Diane Boy¹

F, #13787

Parents

Father	David Clark Boy, Jr. (b. 9 May 1915, d. 16 December 2007)
Mother	Elva Vivian Knott (b. 22 June 1923, d. 24 May 1986)

Pedigree Link

Family: Richard Overton Harper, Jr., (b. 14 January 1946, d. 27 February 2009)

Daughter	Meredith Diane Harper+
Son	Richard Overton Harper, III+
Daughter	Anne Howe Harper (b. 1 June 1980, d. 1 June 1980)

BASIC FACTS

Diane Boy and Richard Overton Harper, Jr., were married on 9 August 1968.²

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S11659] Obituary - Richard Overton Harper, Jr

Family Explorer

Richard Overton Harper, Jr.^1,2

M, #13788, b. 14 January 1946, d. 27 February 2009

Parents

Father	Richard Overton Harper
Mother	Florence Waldo

Pedigree Link

Family: Diane Boy

Daughter	Meredith Diane Harper+
Son	Richard Overton Harper, III+
Daughter	Anne Howe Harper (b. 1 June 1980, d. 1 June 1980)

BASIC FACTS

Richard Overton Harper, Jr., was born on 14 January 1946 in Danville, Danville Co., Virginia.^2,3 He and Diane Boy were married on 9 August 1968.³ He died on 27 February 2009, at age 63.² He was buried in Highland Burial Park, Danville, Danville Co., Virginia.

Richard Overton Harper, Jr., had reference number 14056. Virginia Army National Guard, Lieutenant. He was educated Graduate of George Washington High School, Wingate College, and the University of Georgia.⁴ He was a Youth Director at the YMCA of Danville; a licensed insurance and real estate agent; retired in 2005 as President and Owner of Interstate Motor Supply, Inc., Blairs, Virginia.⁴ He resided in Mount Herman Community, ; Appleton, Outagamie Co., Wisconsin (2009.)⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-60-3581, issued: Virginia, last residence: Appleton, Outagamie Co., Wisconsin. OBITUARY - Daily News (Eden NC); March 4, 2009

Richard Overton Harper, Jr.
Richard Overton Harper, Jr., of Appleton, WI, formerly of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and pastor.
He was born January 14, 1946, in Danville to the late Richard Overton Harper and Florence Waldo Harper.
Richard married Diane Boy on August 9, 1968, and she survives him.
Richard grew up in the Mt. Hermon community and was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. He was a graduate of George Washington High School, Wingate College, and the University of Georgia. Richard served as an officer in the Virginia Army National Guard, as the Youth Director at the YMCA of Danville, and was a licensed insurance and real estate agent. He served as the Vice-President of the National Crop Insurance Association and representative of the southern region. Richard retired in 2005 as President and Owner of Interstate Motor Supply, Inc., Blairs, VA.
Richard was a member of First Baptist Church of Danville for forty years where he taught Sunday school, served on many committees and was an ordained Deacon. While a resident in Appleton, WI, he was active at Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
Richard was very active in the community through his many civic activities, including the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, Chatham Rotary Club, Hargrave Military Academy Order of the Sabre, Life Member, Young Men's Club, National Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Independent Insurance Agents, Danville Chamber of Commerce, American Engine Rebuilders Association, Boy Scouts of America, and the Danville Golf Club.
Richard was predeceased by his parents and infant daughter, Anne Howe Harper, and brother-in-law, Melvin C. Vernon, Jr.
Richard is survived by his wife of 40 years Diane, his daughter, Meredith Harper Kiesnowski and husband Dr. Brian Kiesnowski, of Appleton, WI, and son, R. Overton Harper, III and his wife Dr. Amy V. Harper, of Kernersville, N.C. Richard is also survived by four grandchildren, Thomas Joseph Kiesnowski, II, David Richard Kiesnowski, Caroline Elva Diane Kiesnowski, and Hayden Marie Harper. Richard is survived by three sisters, Nita Robyn McElreath, and her husband J. Gilbert McElreath, of Dallas, TX, Jean Carol Harper Vernon, of Danville, Va., and Barbara Harper Carter, and her husband Owen T. Carter, of Calabassas (sic.), Ca. Richard is survived by his brother-in-law David C. Boy, III, and his wife Karla L. Boy, of Cumming, GA. Richard is also survived by the following nieces and nephews: Melvin C. Vernon, III, John. W. McElreath, Robert Hutchings Vernon, Robyn M. Poole, Karen C. Cox, Thomas G. McElreath, Richard T. Carter, Ruth B. Lykins, and David C. Boy, IV. He is also survived by many cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, close friends, and godson Allen Byrd Humphrey.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Danville, VA, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, with Rev. Stephen H. Cook and Rev. Joseph C. Northern, officiating. Visitation will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Harper family.

OBITUARY - Post-Crescent (Appleton, WI), March 7, 2009

Richard Overton Harper, Jr., of Appleton, formerly of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 surrounded by his loving family and pastor. He was born January 14, 1946 in Danville, VA, son of the late Richard Overton Sr. and Florence (Waldo) Harper. Richard married Diane Boy on August 9, 1968. While a resident in Appleton, WI, he was active at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Richard is survived by his wife, Diane, of 40 years, his daughter, Meredith Harper (Dr. Brian) Kiesnowski, Appleton and a son, R. Overton (Dr. Amy V.) Harper III, Kernersville, NC., four grandchildren, Thomas Joseph Kiesnowski II, David Richard Kiesnowski, Caroline Elva Diane Kiesnowski, and Hayden Marie Harper. Richard is further survived by three sisters, Nita Robyn (J. Gilbert) McElreath, Dallas, TX, Jean Carol Harper Vernon, Danville, VA, and Barbara Harper (Owen T.) Carter, Calabassas, CA, a brother-in-law, David C. (Karla L.) Boy, III , Cumming, GA, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Richard was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Anne Howe Harper, and brother-in-law, Melvin C. Vernon, Jr. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church, Danville, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S4512] Email from Emily Holmbert dated April 9, 2011
[S11659] Obituary - Richard Overton Harper, Jr
[S5464] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Kathleen Jennings File)

Family Explorer

Meredith Diane Harper^1,2,3

F, #13789

Parents

Father	Richard Overton Harper, Jr. (b. 14 January 1946, d. 27 February 2009)
Mother	Diane Boy

Pedigree Link

Family: Brian Kiesnowski

Son	Thomas Joseph Kiesnowski, II
Son	David Richard Kiesnowski
Daughter	Caroline Elva Diane Kiesnowski

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S11659] Obituary - Richard Overton Harper, Jr
[S9806] Obituary - David Clark Boy, Jr

Family Explorer

Richard Overton Harper, III^1,2

M, #13790

Parents

Father	Richard Overton Harper, Jr. (b. 14 January 1946, d. 27 February 2009)
Mother	Diane Boy

Pedigree Link

Family: Amy Vanvoltenburg

Daughter

Hayden Marie Harper

BASIC FACTS

Richard Overton Harper, III, and Amy Vanvoltenburg were married on 9 June 2001 in Wayne Co., North Carolina.³

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S11659] Obituary - Richard Overton Harper, Jr
[S5464] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Elizabeth Kathleen Jennings File)

Family Explorer

David Clark Boy, III¹

M, #13791

Parents

Father	David Clark Boy, Jr. (b. 9 May 1915, d. 16 December 2007)
Mother	Elva Vivian Knott (b. 22 June 1923, d. 24 May 1986)

Pedigree Link

Family: Karla Kaye Lauramore

Son	David Clark Boy, IV
Daughter	Ruth Boy+

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins

Family Explorer

John Hubert Jennings^1,2,3,4,5

M, #13792, b. 4 November 1889, d. 17 May 1954

Parents

Father	John Henry Jennings (b. 22 August 1837, d. 14 January 1914)
Mother	Adelaide Elizabeth "Lizzie or Addie" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 5 April 1896)

Pedigree Link

Family: Georgia Myrtle "Myrtle" Williams (b. 9 April 1894, d. 11 June 1995)

Son	John Hubert Jennings, Jr.
Son	Charles T. Jennings

BASIC FACTS

John Hubert Jennings was born on 4 November 1889 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,6,7 He and Georgia Myrtle "Myrtle" Williams were married on 11 August 1914 in Unicoi Co., Tennessee.^3,8 He died on 17 May 1954, at age 64, in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁶ He was buried in Monte Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

John Hubert Jennings had reference number 14060. He resided in Erwin, Unicoi Co., Tennessee (1917.)^1,6,7 He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1910); Unicoi County, Tennessee (1920 - 1940.)⁹ He was a Locomotive engineer - CC&O Railroad (1917, 1920); engineer - steam railroad (1930); locomotive engineer - CC&O Railroad (1940); engineer - Clinchfield Railroad (death certificate.)^6,3,7,4,5 GRAVE MARKER

JENNINGS
JOHN HUBERT MYRTLE W.
NOV. 4, 1889 APRIL 9, 1894
MAY 17, 1954 JUNE 11, 1995.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S653] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
[S1945] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Unicoi County
[S2322] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Unicoi County
[S1448] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Unicoi County
[S3559] Death Certificate - John Hubert Jennings
[S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
[S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)

Family Explorer

Oscar M. Jennings^1,2

M, #13793, b. December 1893, d. 12 December 1986

Parents

Father	John Henry Jennings (b. 22 August 1837, d. 14 January 1914)
Mother	Adelaide Elizabeth "Lizzie or Addie" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 5 April 1896)

Pedigree Link

Family: Willie Unknown (b. about 1895, d. 2 April 1986)

Son	Oscar M. Jennings, Jr. (b. 29 August 1915, d. 11 May 1990)
Son	Carl I. Jennings+ (b. 3 July 1918, d. 20 August 1990)

BASIC FACTS

Oscar M. Jennings was born in December 1893 in Tennessee.² He and Willie Unknown were married about 1914.³ He died on 12 December 1986, at age ~93, in Unicoi Co., Tennessee.

Oscar M. Jennings had reference number 14061. He resided in Erwin, Tennessee.¹ He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1910); Unicoi County, Tennessee (1930.)⁴ He was a Locomotive engineer - steam railroad (1930.)³

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S653] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
[S1945] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Unicoi County
[S6830] Genealogy prepared by mompls1989 (Ancestry.com)

Family Explorer

Clarence Jennings¹

M, #13794, b. 4 April 1896, d. 28 June 1896

Parents

Father	John Henry Jennings (b. 22 August 1837, d. 14 January 1914)
Mother	Adelaide Elizabeth "Lizzie or Addie" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 5 April 1896)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Clarence Jennings was born on 4 April 1896.¹ He died on 28 June 1896, at age 0.¹ He was buried in Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery, Knob Creek Road just south of its intersection with Sunset Drive.¹

Clarence Jennings had reference number 14062. He was born a month prematurely and his mother died the following day.¹

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins

Family Explorer

John Boring, IV^1,2

M, #13795, b. 7 August 1828, d. 5 August 1910

Parents

Father	Greenberry Boring (b. about 1793, d. 7 January 1874)
Mother	Mary Jane Ruble (b. 20 June 1790, d. 2 January 1881)

Pedigree Link

Family: Laura A. Schoolfield (b. 7 July 1830, d. 9 May 1900)

Daughter

Addie May Boring+ (b. 11 February 1860, d. 20 August 1898)

BASIC FACTS

John Boring, IV, was born on 7 August 1828 in Washington Co., Tennessee.² He and Laura A. Schoolfield were married on 1 January 1854.² He died on 5 August 1910, at age 81, in Emory, Virginia.² He was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee.²

John Boring, IV, had reference number 14063. He held the title Rev. He was a Methodist minister.¹

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill

Family Explorer

Laura A. Schoolfield^1,2

F, #13796, b. 7 July 1830, d. 9 May 1900

Pedigree Link

Family: John Boring, IV, (b. 7 August 1828, d. 5 August 1910)

Daughter

Addie May Boring+ (b. 11 February 1860, d. 20 August 1898)

BASIC FACTS

Laura A. Schoolfield was born on 7 July 1830 in Bledsoe Co., Tennessee.² She and John Boring, IV, were married on 1 January 1854.² She died on 9 May 1900, at age 69.² She was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee.²

Laura A. Schoolfield had reference number 14064.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill

Family Explorer

Clara Boring Reeves^1,2

F, #13797, b. 8 September 1884, d. 15 July 1968

Parents

Father	George Alexander "Fred" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 23 October 1922)
Mother	Addie May Boring (b. 11 February 1860, d. 20 August 1898)

Pedigree Link

Family: Horace Bishop Stevens (b. 23 June 1886, d. 25 February 1973)

Daughter

Clara Elizabeth Stevens+ (b. about 1918)

BASIC FACTS

Clara Boring Reeves was born on 8 September 1884 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She and Horace Bishop Stevens were married in 1910.¹ She died on 15 July 1968, at age 83, in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.¹ She was buried in Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.³

Clara Boring Reeves had reference number 14065. Her Social Security Number was 454-88-0303, issued Texas.⁴ She resided in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas (1951, 1962.)^4,5,6 She was enumerated on the census in Limestone County, Texas (1920.) The 1920 Census showed that Fred DeVault Reeves and brother-in-law, Horace B. Stevens, were both in the retail grocery business and their families were living in the same house.

WEDDING RECEPTION - The Comet; Johnson City, Tennessee; September 30, 1909, Image 12 (Website: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov)

WEDDING RECEPTION AT AUSTIN SPRINGS
Mrs. William DeVault gave a most elegant and charming reception at her beautiful home on the Watauga on Thursday afternoon in honor of her son's bride, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault. The hours were from three to four and from five to seven.
The guests were welcomed in the hall by Mrs. E. S. Kendrick, in a toilette of black lace over taffeta, and Miss Ella McNeil, who wore a dainty white lingerie with trimmings of baby Irish lace.
In the receiving line were Mrs. William V. DeVault, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault, Mr. James Newby, a brother of the bride, and Mrs. Hugh Hill.
Mrs. William DeVault wore a gown of green messaline with trimmings of old rose and cream lace.
Mrs. Beverly DeVault wore her bridal gown of handsome white satin, hand-embroidered with pearl and diamond ornaments, and Mrs. Hugh Hill appeared in black spangled net.
The parlor, library and hall were decorated in golden rod, the color scheme being yellow and white, artistically entwined from the chandelier in the dining-room to the four corners of the table, was soft, white tulle, on which were innumerable small yellow hearts suspended from white ribbons. On the center of the table resting on an exquisite lace center-piece, was a bowl of bride's roses. Mrs. A. J. Tyler, who served in the dining-room, wore a black net dress over satin and was assisted by Misses Clara Reeves, Lois Reeves and Claude DeVault, who wore dresses of yellow crepe de chine with white and gold lace.
Miss Eula Lee Kendrick, in a costume of green messaline, ushered the guests into the dining-room and from there to the library, where coffee and hot chocolate were served by Mrs. Samuel Browder and Mrs. E. A. Long. Out in the spacious circle of the wide veranda, Mrs. James Martin and Mrs. Robert DeVault served grape punch from a bowl decorated with bunches of purple grapes and green foliage.
A charming little rustic picture was given out on the lawn under the spreading oaks. A table, from which was served luscious watermelons and sweet cider, was presided over by Mr. William DeVault, Judge A. J. Tyler, Capt. A. S. McNeil and Dr. F. B. Hannah.

Note: Some of the people mentioned in the article are:
Mrs. William DeVault: Barbara E. (Higginbotham) DeVault (1861 - 1932), daughter of Reese Bowen Higginbotham and Louise Jame Emmons. At the time of this reception, Barbara was second wife of William Valentine DeVault. She would later marry William's cousin, George Valentine DeVault.
Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault: Amelia Elizabeth (Newby) DeVault (1887 - 1973), daughter of Cyrus Newby and Anna Catherine "Kitty" Herron. Amelia had just married Albert Beverly "Beverly" DeVault,
Mrs. E. S. Kendrick: Mary Elfrida (DeVault) Kendrick (1861 - 19??), daughter of George Henry "Henry" DeVault and Emily Seraphina Berry. Mary was the wife of Everett Stuart Kendrick.
Miss Clara Reeves: Clara Boring Reeves (1884 - 1968), daughter of George Alexander "Fred" Reeves and Addie May Boring. Clara would later marry Horace Bishop Stevens.
Miss Lois Reeves: Mary Lois "Lois" Reeves (1886 - 1911), daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Lois never married. She died just over two years after this reception was given.
Miss Claude DeVault: Claude DeVault (1886 - 1966), daughter of James Miller DeVault and Addie Belle Hickman. Claude would later marry John Lee Hughlett.
Miss Eula Lee Kendrick: Eula Lee Kendrick (1888 - 1959), daughter of Everett Stuart Kendrick and Mary Elfrida DeVault. Eula would later marry Conley Earl "Earl" Ball.
Mrs. Samuel Browder: Elizabeth Miller "Bettie" (Paterson) Browder (1875 - 1925), daughter of Newton Alexander Patterson and Mary Susan "Sue" Reeves. Bettie was married to Samuel Lonzo Browder.
Mrs. Robert DeVault: Osceola (Walton) DeVault (1883 - 1928), daughter of Elijah Powell Walton and Arrispa Gaines Jewell. Osceola was married to Robert Drew DeVault.
Mr. William DeVault: William Valentine DeVault (1846 - 1916), son of Jacob DeVault and Elizabeth Jane Clark.
Dr. F. B. Hannah: Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. (1876 - 1932), son of Andrew Johnson Hannah and India Annie O'Brian. Ferrell was a relative of the DeVaults through the Hannah family. He knew George Valentine DeVault. Both lived in Umatilla, Lake County, Florida. In census records and many genealogies, Ferrell is shown as the son of Andrew and India Hannah. Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Sr. was Andrew Hannah's brother. It appears that he was not the father of Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. Both Ferrell Bratcher Hannahs were dentists.

OBITUARY - Abilene Reporter News (Abilene, Texas); Monday, July 29, 1968; page 10A column 3; (Ancestry.com)

Mrs. Stevens Succumbs
Mrs. Horace B. Stevens, an Abilene resident for 44 years, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday in St. Ann Hospital.
Funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in North's Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Stevens was born in Johnson City, Tenn., and married Horace B. Stevens there June 16, 1910. They moved to Mexia, then to Abilene in 1924. He operated Allison-Stevens Motor Co. until he retired in 1939.
She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Abilene Women's Club and New Ideal Sewing Club.
Survivors include her husband of 742 Ross; one daughter, Mrs. W. C. Couch of Georgetown; one brother, Fred Reeves of 1318 Ross; one sister, Mrs. Akard Sell of Johnson City, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Steve and Ann Payton Couch, both of Dallas, and Beth Couch of Georgetown.

GRAVE MARKER

STEVENS
CLARA R. HORACE B.
SEPT. 8, 1884 JUNE 23, 1886
JULY 29, 1968 FEB. 25, 1973.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S1462] 1920 Census, Texas, Limestone County
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12147] Obituary - William Heyward Reeves
[S9949] Obituary - Edward Earl Reeves

Family Explorer

John Peter Reeves^1,2

M, #13798, b. 20 February 1887, d. 23 October 1923

Parents

Father	George Alexander "Fred" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 23 October 1922)
Mother	Addie May Boring (b. 11 February 1860, d. 20 August 1898)

Pedigree Link

Family: Cleo Mable Miller (b. 20 August 1888, d. 10 May 1979)

Daughter

Clara Ball Reeves+ (b. 5 January 1911, d. 25 June 2010)

BASIC FACTS

John Peter Reeves was born on 20 February 1887 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He and Cleo Mable Miller were married on 18 May 1910 in Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 23 October 1923, at age 36, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5 He was buried in Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

John Peter Reeves had reference number 14066. He was a Farmer (1920, death certificate.)^7,2 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920.) John was killed by a runaway team of horses that had been frightened by a locomotive whistle and bell at the Johnson City depot in 1923.¹ GRAVE STONE

REEVES
JOHN P. REEVES
1887 -- 1923
Until the day break.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S9006] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee Marriages 1796 - 1950 (Family Search)
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S3564] Death Certificate - John Peter Reeves

Family Explorer

Fred DeVault Reeves^1,2

M, #13799, b. 8 April 1890, d. 25 October 1969

Parents

Father	George Alexander "Fred" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 23 October 1922)
Mother	Addie May Boring (b. 11 February 1860, d. 20 August 1898)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mildred Elizabeth Browder (b. 14 August 1889, d. 18 October 1921)

Child

Child Reeves (d. DECEASED)

BASIC FACTS

Fred DeVault Reeves was born on 8 April 1890 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He and Mildred Elizabeth Browder were married on 14 October 1919.¹ He and Mary Helen "Helen" Latham were married on 21 July 1936 in Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas.⁴ He died on 25 October 1969, at age 79, in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.¹ He was buried in Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.⁵

Fred DeVault Reeves had reference number 14067. He resided in Mexia, Limestone Co., Texas; Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas (1923, 1951, 1962.)^6,7,8 His Social Security Number was 466-16-0631, issued Texas.⁶ He was enumerated on the census in Limestone County, Texas (1920.) He was a Retail merchant - groceries (1920); operated Reeves Grocery for many years; worked for the Mr. M. store on Buffalo Gap Road.^2,5 World War I, veteran.⁵ The 1920 Census showed that Fred DeVault Reeves and brother-in-law, Horace B. Stevens, were both in the retail grocery business and their families were living in the same house.

OBITUARY - Abilene Reporter News (Abilene, Texas); Sunday, 26 Oct 1969; page 3A column 1; (Ancestry.com)
Fred Reeves
Fred D. Reeves, 79, of 1318 Ross, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Kiker-Warren Chapel with Dr. Frank D. Charlton, pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will include L. T. Tidwell, John Day Jr., J. S. Owen, Marshall Turnbull, R. R. Rice, John B. Lathum and Larry Freeman.
Mr. Reeves was born April 8, 1890, in Johnson City, Tenn., and married Elizabeth Boring July 26, 1936 in Pecos. She preceded him in death in 1962.
Mr. Reeves came to Abilene in 1923 from Mexia and operated Reeves Grocery for many years. The past several years he had worked for the Mr. M. store on Buffalo Gap Rd. He was a World War I veteran and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Excell Bible class.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Akard Sell of Johnson City, Tenn.; one niece, Mrs. W. C. Crouch of Georgetown; one nephew, Reeves Graybill of Washington D.C.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S1462] 1920 Census, Texas, Limestone County
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S10401] Obituary - Helen (Latham) Reeves
[S10204] Obituary - Fred DeVault Reeves
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12147] Obituary - William Heyward Reeves
[S9949] Obituary - Edward Earl Reeves

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Addie Elizabeth Reeves¹

F, #13800, b. 14 March 1892, d. 27 January 1967

Parents

Father	George Alexander "Fred" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 23 October 1922)
Mother	Addie May Boring (b. 11 February 1860, d. 20 August 1898)

Pedigree Link

Family: William Vivian Harper "Billie" Graybill (b. 24 May 1884, d. 25 May 1951)

Daughter	Eugene Reeves Graybill (b. 3 September 1916, d. 5 September 1916)
Son	Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill+ (b. 25 September 1921, d. 20 March 1993)

BASIC FACTS

Addie Elizabeth Reeves was born on 14 March 1892 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She and William Vivian Harper "Billie" Graybill were married on 8 December 1915 in "Sinking Spring, " the Peter Miller Reeves home in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She and James Robert Rhodes were married on 26 March 1961 in Montgomery Co., Maryland.¹ She died on 27 January 1967, at age 74, in Montgomery Co., Maryland.^1,2 She was buried in Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery, Knob Creek Road just south of its intersection with Sunset Drive.³

Addie Elizabeth Reeves had reference number 14068. She resided in Washington, District of Columbia (1951.)⁴ GRAVE MARKER

GRAYBILL
ADDIE E. Wm VIVIAN
REEVES
MAR. 14, 1892 MAY 24, 1884
JAN. 27, 1967 MAY 25, 1951. From a newspaper clipping (excerpts):

The bride entered to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, upon the arm of the groom, attired in a going-away suit of brown silk velvet, with hat and accessories to match. They were preceded by the ring bearers, little Misses Susan Patterson and Alice Reeves. ... Mesdames S. L. Browder, Alex Patterson, J. P. Reeves, W. J. Miller and Miss Grace McGee served at the reception at Sinking Spring, where they were married. They left on the train to visit relatives of the groom in Virginia, after which they would make their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the groom had a position with the Chalmers Motor Co.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S9949] Obituary - Edward Earl Reeves